DIRECTOR of the Core Knowledge Centre of the Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) Dr Haji Noralizam bin Haji Aliakbar highlighted the role and responsibility of the government in preserving the five important assets (MaqasidSyariah) of religion, life, intellect, property and lineage, during the weekly pre-dawn talk at the Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan yesterday.

“Safeguarding our national security from cross-border crimes, such as smuggling, is part of fulfilling the requirements under MaqasidSyariah,” he said in his talk, ‘Smuggling Issues and the Role of the Public in Preserving the Nation’s Security’. “In serving MaqasidSyariah, the public is also responsible in assisting the government in safeguarding our national security from all crimes that may affect and undermine our peace, harmony and security,” he added.